When it got dark, bonfires were lit inside and outside the village wall. Yang Yihang stood on the wall and looked south.
There was a faint light of fire on the horizon. From such a distance, it was impossible to tell whether it was a campfire set by the Jiangdong Left Army or the bandit Nahe Xiongqi tribe. It would take five days for the Jiangdong Left Army to move to the south of Jinhai from the seventh day of the lunar month.
Damn it, it has been three days since the Hexiongqi tribe came after them. Jiangdong's envoy Si Dujian and Jiangdong's left army commander Lin Fu also sent letters to Wokou, Changlu, Qingqi and other villages, inviting them to go to sea or
He personally landed ashore to discuss the matter of joining forces.
Can the combined forces be of any use?
In the unbroken villages in Jinhai and Qingxian areas, Yang Yihang was able to contact about 3,000 remnants of the Jinzhong soldiers. The commander was killed in the battle, and 89 out of 10 Jinzhong soldiers were killed. It was already a devastating defeat. Even with the addition of
The Jiangdong Left Army only had more than 6,000 troops on their side, while Ye Jiluorong, one of the Donglu chieftains, led the main force of nearly 40,000 cavalry on the northern front of the Donglu, and was stationed in Pangen, south of the capital, two hundred miles away.
After the tragic defeat of Gaoyang, and then the three prefectures of Yannan and the counties fell together, Yang Yihang did not send anyone south across Hejian Prefecture to reconnoiter and contact Shandong. For them, Jibei soldiers stabbed them in the back, so how could they do it again?
Are they stupid enough to place their vain hopes on "friendly forces"? It was almost until the seventh or eighth day that they learned about the victory of Cangnan. However, they had been paying attention to the imperial court's battle against the Jinzhong soldiers, the battle at Gaoyang, and the admiral who died in the battle.
Sir, what can I say in fairness to Hao Zongcheng, who is sitting on the sidelines and watching? He has always sent people secretly to and from Yanjing and the mouth of the river.
After the Battle of Gaoyang, after the imperial court confirmed that the admiral led his troops and died in the battle, they posthumously awarded him the title of Minister of War. This was not what the title meant. What is chilling is that he led the elite of Jibei and sat back and watched, which directly led to the tragic defeat of Gaoyang.
However, Hao Zongcheng did not hold him accountable at all. After the battle of Gaoyang, the central government still did not send an envoy to oversee the Qinwang division of the world, but appointed Hao Zongcheng, a great eunuch, to supervise the Qinwang division of the world.
How could the nearly 20,000 Jin Lieutenant Generals and Admirals who died tragically in Gaoyang be able to rest in peace? Even if Yang Yihang didn't want to believe that the Emperor and the Chu Party had teamed up to sell out the Admirals and 20,000 Jin Zhong soldiers, he couldn't find anything that could convince him.
reason.
Yang Yihang tightened his grip on the sword at his waist, wishing he could take it out and slash at the wall several times to vent his resentment.
"One flight!"
Yang Yihang looked back and saw Wei Zhonglong, who was not tall but extremely strong, standing under the wall of the village calling him.
"What's going on?" Yang Yihang asked while sitting on the wall of the village.
"Look here!" Wei Zhonglong took off his armor robe and, despite the severe cold weather, was naked, pointing at the whip marks with almost no good spots on his body, "If you are considering joining forces with the Jiangdong Zuo Army, you first
Open your eyes and look at these wounds on me; they were not left by the captors. Governor Yang was hit by several arrows and ordered me to lead more than a hundred people out of the siege. Finally, I knelt down and begged Hao Zongcheng to send reinforcements, but Hao Zongcheng tied me up.
I was beaten for three days without stopping for a cup of tea. He openly framed me and said that I was a spy sent by the locals to make money for him, and tortured me to extract a confession. I knew in my heart that he wanted me to say something when he tortured me.
He wanted me to tell the lie that you and Governor Yang had rebelled and surrendered. Even if I beat him to death, I would never be able to be sorry to Governor Yang or to you for saying these things. Temple.
Snakes and rats, do you still dare to risk the lives of the 672 brothers in Wukou Village and then trust them? Governor Yang and the brothers from Jinzhong died unjustly!" Wei Zhonglong was filled with resentment, and his eyes were filled with tears.
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Wu Tian stood in the distance, looking at the dazzling scars on Wei Zhonglong's back. He hesitated to speak. He silently climbed up the wall of the village, walked to Yang Yihang, asked the surrounding soldiers to leave, and then said to Yang Yihang: "Yang Governor also said when he was alive.
However, the bandits invaded this time with the intention of plundering, and they must go when spring begins... It is only a few days before the ice melts and the snow melts. After the bandits retreat, what are we going to do? The 672 Uokou Village
What should we do with our brothers? What should we do with the brothers in Changlu, Qingqi and other villages?"
"..." Yang Yihang glanced at Wu Tian doubtfully.
"... Lin Fu is not the only one who knows that we and the remnants of the Jinzhong soldiers are still holding on here. It should be said that the capital has a better understanding of the situation here, but why has it been delayed until today? Only Lin Fu sent a messenger to request
Joint forces? Have you ever thought about it?" Wu Tian asked.
"You mean..." Yang Yihang asked.
"Yes, no one will offend the great eunuch Hao Zongcheng for us defeated generals," Wu Tian said, "not to mention that he may be held accountable for the defeat in Gaoyang afterwards, even if Hao Zongcheng will not do anything to us.
But if we were unfortunately incorporated into Jibei Town after Donglu retreated, can't you imagine what would happen to us, the more than 600 brothers who managed to survive in the village, and the brothers from other villages?
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"He is a small seven-level prisoner, what can he do? If Hao Zongcheng must send us to the north to be consumed, is he still qualified to fight against Hao Zongcheng?" Wei Zhonglong asked sternly.
"I don't know if he can, and I don't know if he is qualified," Wu Tian said, "but I know that the Jiangdong Left Army is the only army that has actively contacted us in the past two months, and it is also the only one that has actively contacted us in the past two months.
In two field battles, most of the bandits' army was wiped out..."
"I would rather go to the Taihang Mountains than leave my life in the hands of others!" Wei Zhonglong said with excitement.
"How dare you say such words loudly!" Yang Yihang frowned and scolded. He knew that the question raised by Wu Tian was very important. They should not expect to avenge Yang Du's blood, but the Donglu retreated and the six hundred people who survived finally
Where is the way out for the many brothers? Where is the way out for the brothers who have taken refuge in other villages? Whether they return to Jinzhong or are incorporated into other armies, they may not end well. He has also thought about going to the village.
But it will definitely affect his family, and may also ruin Yang Du I's reputation for them.
"In any case, even if we want to deal with the enemy cavalry in Jinhainan, we should contact the Jiangdong Left Army; no matter what, we must contact the Jiangdong Left Army and Lin Fu..." Wu Tian said, "Does it mean that we can just
Guarding the stockade and not avenging Governor Yang and the 20,000 dead brothers at all? At least the Jiangdong Left Army still had the courage to fight with the soldiers in the wild. In this regard, you and I are not as good as him."
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In the early morning, a small sampan came from Dengzhou, and there were relays copied from Dengzhou.
Lin Fu was most concerned about the situation in Jinan. When Tang came over, he got up from the bed.
The Jiangdong Left Army's scouts were limited in number and could not keep an eye on Jinan Prefecture's movements and constantly send news back to them. They had to rely on Dengzhou to obtain the latest trends in Shandong prefectures and counties as well as counties in the Central Plains.
"The Donglu began to attack Jinan the day before yesterday..." Lin Fu handed the Tang copy to Cao Ziang.
Cao Ziang led the second battalion to the mouth of the Jinhai vortex to join the main force just two days ago.
Not only did Cao Ziang return, Sun Shangwang also led two hundred Cangnan soldiers back north after the Cangnan villagers arrived in Linyongnan, hoping to join the main force of the Jiangdong left army to kill the captive cavalry. Sun Wenbing and Sun Fengyi continued to lead most of their troops to Jimo. Fortunately, they were on their way to Jimo.
We met the scouts sent by Cao Ziang and took a boat to the mouth of the vortex together. Otherwise, it would be difficult to imagine what kind of disaster it would be for Sun Shangwang to lead two hundred Cangnan soldiers and encounter Nahe Xiongqi's cavalry on the shore.
Lin Fu scolded the stubborn Sun Shangwang so much that he finally left him in the army to work as his clerk. None of the generals could spare time. Sun Shangwang was a scholar, had a lot of experience in life, and was talented.
It was just right to help Lin Fu handle military chores.
The soldiers from Cangnan who followed Sun Shangwang back to the north were temporarily handed over to Ge Cunxin, the great Loach Master, and were incorporated into various ships as shipguards.
The sea ships could hide for a while. After setting fire to Xiaobotou Village, Nahe Xiongqi could not have imagined that they would have sea ships to rely on. Lin Fu simply arranged seven thousand-stone ships along the coastline in a grand manner. Only two five-thousand-stone ships could be arranged.
The giant stone ship is hidden, and it is not possible for Donglu to see through all their details.
We have to admit that Na He Xiongqi is one of the Donglu generals who has rich experience in fighting infantry and is a mature and prudent general. Once the Luqi cavalry get rid of the habit of arrogance and advancing lightly, it will be difficult for the Jiangdong left army to seize the opportunity to annihilate the enemy. Count.
During the past few days, they had been fighting sticky battles. Lin Fu just took this opportunity to move his troops ashore in turns for training. It was not only for training, but also to gain the trust of the remnants of the Jinzhong soldiers in Wuzhai, such as Wukou, Changlu, and Qingqi.
In Qingxian and Jinhai areas, there are still more than 3,000 remnants of the Jinzhong army. If they can be used well, they are a force that cannot be underestimated.
However, Hao Zongcheng, who killed Yang Zhaoqi and almost wiped out 20,000 Jinzhong Qinwang divisions, probably wouldn't want to see the remnants of the Jinzhong army continue to maintain a complete organization after the war... Lin Fu looked at the copper oil lamp and was slightly distracted.
Sometimes it is relatively easy to lead troops into battle, but the dangers and knives hidden behind them will be a hundred times more dangerous than the front of the troops.
Cao Ziang didn't know what Lin Fu was thinking. He took the Tangchao brought from Dengzhou and said: "If Jinan Mansion can be defended for ten days and a half, the main force of the Eastern Lu will almost have to withdraw... Now the Eastern Front
It’s relatively safe.”
"I hope so." Lin Fu said softly.
At this time, the north wind was strong, and it was difficult to travel by sea from south to north, but it was easy to go from north to south. Lin Fu led the Jiangdong left army at the mouth of the Jinhai vortex, and it only took less than a day to set sail to Yangxin, which actually contained the Luqi.
They did not dare to use troops against Yangxin, Bohai and other coastal cities in eastern Shandong. If Jinan could not be captured, the captive cavalry could only leave the customs along the eastern foot of Taihang Mountain or around Jinzhong.
At this time, the guard outside the cabin came in and reported: "Someone is coming from the mouth of the vortex, and a boat will be sent from the shore..."
"Oh, really? Please come in quickly," Lin Fu said happily, and he and Cao Ziang hurriedly stood up and came out of the cabin to greet him. He had led the Jiangdong Left Army to Jinhai for five days. As soon as he arrived at Jinhai, he sent people to various villages.
Although the various villages no longer turned away messengers, their responses to the alliance were indifferent. Lin Fu was of course very happy that Wukou Village could take the initiative to send people to contact them.
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ps: Please give me a red ticket, brothers, you need to give me a red ticket.